Oak Ridge Ranch is situated in the upper
Carmel Valley and is framed by rolling acres of oak-studded
hillside pastures with enduring views of the Santa Lucia Mountains
and blue skies stretching across the valley. The ranch is an old
Spanish land grant to the Bloomquist family which lays to the
northeast of Tularcitos Ridge and north and east of Carmel Valley
Road which runs in a southwesterly direction to form the south
boundary of the ranch for nearly four miles.
The main
entrance to Oak Ridge Ranch is tastefully appointed with
attractive landscaping yet is secure with its automated,
intercom-assisted gated entrance. A private, paved road makes its
way up through the heart of the estate and allows access to all
the amenities offered by such a unique location. There is an
extensive private road system of over 21 miles meandering through
the ranch providing access to the diverse topography.
The
owner has strategically placed numerous picnic benches in various
and remote locations around the ranch sited to take in the
expansive vistas. With elevations ranging from 1,200 ft. above sea
level and stretching to over 3,700 feet, one cannot miss the
surrounding tranquility. The primary drainage, Tularcitos Creek,
enters the ranch at its north boundary and arcs westward,
eventually turning to the southwest where it meets Carmel Valley
Road. There are numerous other drainages and dry gulches all of
which generally run from the northeast to the southwest. The range
is in excellent shape with little evidence of weed infestation.
A wide variety of trees can be found on the ranch
including sycamore, willow, silver oak, black oak, pin oak and the
beloved live oak. One of these trees on the ranch is believed to
be among the largest live oak trees in Monterey County flourishing
under pristine conditions with little evidence of intrusion from
the outside world. Oak Ridge Ranch, the second largest in the
valley, is mostly surrounded by other large, private holdings
including Mike Markkula (Apple Computer) and Rupert Murdoch (Fox
News).
